A brand new state-of-the-art trampolining centre has bounced into Camberley, six months after its founder's vision was approved.

Gravity Force in Admiralty Way held an action packed launch party on Thursday (June 5), throwing open its doors to a handful of VIP guests.

Owner Sarah Sims and husband Luke welcomed 2013 trampolining World Championship gold medallist Amanda Parker, who teaches at Collingwood College, as well as a Parkour display team for the park's official opening.

Even the mayor of Surrey Heath, Councillor Bob Paton, had a spring in his step as he ditched his jacket, tie and mayoral chains before taking to the canvas.

They were joined by dozens of competition winners who have been taking part in an ongoing Facebook contest to win themselves a place at the launch.

Mrs Sims said: "We were blown away by the response. We've had so much positive feedback already, it's been phenomenal.

"To see everyone from two-year-olds through to adults having a great time out on the courts was so rewarding. It's justified two years of hard work.

"Trampolining is a great form of exercise, 10 minutes bouncing has the same affect as around 30 minutes' jogging and it's much less stressful on your joints so it's a great alternative to running or for anyone bored of the gym.

"It really gets the adrenaline going too."

As the guests began to mingle at around 4.30pm, Mrs Sims called the launch to order and proudly announced Gravity Force was open for business.

The 27,000sq-ft warehouse in Admiralty Way has been kitted out wall-to-wall with trampoline courts and foam pits allowing users to literally bounce off the walls.

Some 150 people can take to the courts at the same time, although this has been limited to 100 at this stage to ensure staff and safety procedures are well drilled.

GraviTeen night

But there was a time when it seemed Mrs Sims' vision was all but dead and buried when her application to Surrey Heath Borough Council was recommended for refusal in November last year.

Council planners said the bid would not support the "integrity or function" of the town's core employment area, despite the warehouse having been vacant for a number of years and the application promising to bring more than a dozen jobs.